Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorcycles, A Flange On The Transmission Output Shaft Can Fracture, Resulting In Engine Damage With Possible Engine Lock-Up.
Make Of Vehicle
KAWASAKI
Model Of Vehicle
VN1500-N3
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V261000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Effect Of Defect
Flange Failure Could Cause The Outer Gear On The Shaft To Contact The Transmission Housing, Pieces Of The Flange Could Interfere With Transmission Operation, Or Operation In First Gear Could Allow Two Sets Of Transmission Gears To Mesh Simultaneously. These Failures Could Cause Sudden Transmission Lock-Up Which Would Cause Both The Engine And Rear Wheel To Stop Suddenly, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Disassemble The Engine And Replace The Transmission Output Shaft. Owner Notification Began October 11, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Kawasaki At 1-949-770-0400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20011212
End Of Manufacture
20011228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
698
Date Owners Notified
20021007
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Date Report Received
20020923